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Brett RatnerDrehbuch:
Evan SpiliotopoulosKamera:
Dante SpinottiBesetzung:
Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Aksel Hennie, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Reece Ritchie, Tobias Santelmann, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan, John Hurt (mehr)Streaming (4)
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Der legendäre Herkules (Dwayne Johnson) führt seine Söldner und die Armee von König Cotys (John Hurt) in die Schlacht um Thrakien. Sie wollen das Reich vom teuflischen Centaur Rhesus (Tobias Santelmann) befreien, der das Land in einem blutigen Bürgerkrieg in Schutt und Asche gelegt hat. Ihr Ziel: den rechtmäßigen Throninhaber Cotys wieder an die Macht bringen. Doch Hercules ahnt nicht, welche Kräfte sich hinter ihm verschwören. Sein größter Kampf steht unmittelbar bevor... (Paramount Pictures Germany)
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In erster Linie möchte ich den Autor des Trailers loben, welcher verspricht, dass auf die Zuschauer*innen eine Trickshow voller mythologischer Figuren und Monster wartet. Letztendlich ist es aber ganz anders. Hercules ist auch ohne Hydren, riesige Wildschweine, Nemeische Löwen und andere Kreaturen toll. Die Geschichte ist zwar nicht besonders toll, sie hat aber Schwung und macht ständig Spaß. Die Art und Weise, wie das Drehbuch die Action durch Humor entspannt, hat mich an die guten alten Filme mit Arnold Schwarzenegger erinnert (gibt es jemanden, der bei der Feuerspeer-Szene nicht lacht?). Und die Schauspielleistung von Dwayne Johnson, dem man die Daumen drückt, eigentlich auch. Auch die anderen Rollen wurden gut besetzt und gespielt. Der Regisseur hat es geschafft, die Kämpfe hart zu drehen, obwohl von den Feinden kein Blut spritzt (das hat er sich schlauerweise für das Finale und den Haupthelden aufgehoben), sondern nur Staub entsteht.
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Ein weiterer amerikanischer Quatsch, der die europäische Geschichte ausraubt/verunstaltet. Aber mir hat der Quatsch überaus gut gefallen, und ich konnte mich dabei prima abreagieren. Bei den amerikanischen Klischees schloss ich die Augen und genoss den Halbgott "The Rock“, wie er mit seinem sympathischen Gefolge Hunderte Feinde niedermetzelt. Brett Ratner versteht es, einen fesselnden Film zum Entspannen zu drehen.
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If Hercules had focused on completing the 12 tasks I think the film would have gone into the red as well, but I'm still very pleasantly surprised at how entertaining it is. I'm definitely impressed by the awesome Dwayne Johnson, the very attractive visuals and CGI, I haven't seen such top notch effects in a long time. I was also surprised by the great and creative action, it is long, imaginative, excellently shot and at times decently brutal, so fans will definitely get a kick out of this one. And I was especially pleased that the film pokes fun at legends and superstitions and that there's always a realistic explanation. Perfect entertainment!
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I like the idea of removing the myth from Hercules, the story based on the comic book is fine. Predictable and simple, but fine. The tempo is just right (slowing only after the introductory action sequence), decent effects and Dwayne is trying hard. Liberal usage of snappy lines (soothsayer Ian McShane dominates in this) and everything’s simply ok. Unfortunately “ok" is the problem. Ratner isn’t able to come up with anything interesting or original. The story fizzles out and ends in flames and in Scorpion King style. Hasn’t the Rock learned anything over the years?
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Watch the extended and unrated cut, otherwise it won’t make any sense. Because the only thing tha does are the several very well-executed action and battle sequences that often captivate with their straightforwardness and relatively solid dose of heaven-piercing force. The rest is just a more or less effective mess of clichés. Rather than being a pompous ancient legend, it's closer to a dirty and gloomy Conan the Barbarian, and even the main hero himself is stylized as such. It's trash, but the protagonists are and surprisingly the wisecracks work quite well and solidly lighten up the unoriginal script.
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The demythologizing of Hercules was a success. While I would’ve loved to see him complete the twelve labors, this fresh, alternative take on his story isn’t bad at all. In this version, Hercules is a unique and nearly unbeatable warrior, but he’s also just a mortal and a mercenary, backed by a team of loyal comrades. His legendary reputation is cleverly crafted through savvy PR, playing on the naivety of the ancient populace. The Rock fits the role perfectly, and it’s clear he put a lot into it. I especially enjoyed the two main battles — they were shot in a compelling and clear manner, without the disorienting chaos that often plagues action scenes. The runtime is just right to keep boredom at bay, with the creators wisely avoiding unnecessary filler and getting straight to the point. They packed the film with enough action and intrigue to keep us engaged the entire time. To my surprise, the film also includes some great lines that brought a smile to my face more than once. This new take on Hercules delivers a stylish and entertaining experience that’s definitely worth watching.
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When I saw the trailer - just that short one where Hercules fights the lion - I thought to myself that finally there's an American film that has taken hold of myths and interprets them as they are told. The first few minutes even hinted at that, but five minutes were enough, and then all my hopes collapsed. This is simply an American action film that has some good characters - like Rufus Sewell or Ian McShane - and perhaps Tydeus' character, portrayed by the excellent Axel Hennie, is well-written. It plays on being heavily packed with action and humor, and of course, it ends well as expected. Pretty good for popcorn entertainment. I wasn't completely bored, although there were moments when I was close to it.
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